The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. BMW 116d (11 - 15)
€ 23,400
€ 27,300
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
105.9
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.32 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 116d
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
570 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
751 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
113.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 116d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
